High voltage switches imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage switches by Saudi Arabia reached $299.8 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $299.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $213.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $162.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $94.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $95.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $96.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $79.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $121.7M | 5.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high voltage switches from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $163.6M | 55% |
| China | $37.2M | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $25.3M | 8.4% |
| France | $24.8M | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $20.7M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $13.4M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| United States | $1.8M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.84 per kg, 21% above the world average of $25.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage switches exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported high voltage switches worth $16.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+764% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $10.7M | 64% |
| Kuwait | $3.2M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 11% |
| Yemen | $655K | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $151K | 0.9% |
| France | $99K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.3% |
| Sudan | $34K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high voltage switches imports (HS 8535.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8535.30: Electrical apparatus: isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switches imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high voltage switches worth $299.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switches to Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($163.6 million), followed by China (12%) and Bulgaria (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.84 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $25.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage switches to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.7 million in 2017 to $299.8 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $145.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export high voltage switches?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $16.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $283.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switches?
The HS code for high voltage switches is subheading 8535.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8535 page.
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